MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
157,786 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak ()
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted floor (5.2.6)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
Rear brake discs corroded
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Oil leak
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
cracks in rear tyres sidewalls
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
both front tyres worn on edges
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?
Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SK51 YYF is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
Across all 2001 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 95,548 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a BMW 3 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 485,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SK51 YYF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The BMW 3 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 25 years old, this BMW 3 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was SK51 YYF registered?
SK51 YYF is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 September 2001.
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